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my mother is almost 90 yrs old with cholestectomy 10 yrs ago. on October 9 she went into Ecoli septic shock due to 17mm stone in common bile duct(went very fast within 24 hrs). during the procedure she went into atrial fibrillation requiring cardioversion and digoxin overload so they just put the stunt and advise to do the procedure 2 months later. Now my mother is doing well, she does not have any Cardiac related issues, she is not on digoxin and almost on her baseling Question is is there a plastic or any other material stunt available that we can leave it without have to break the stone. Need advise
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Dear 17mm stone is big stone if we not removed early then patients may prone to develop obstruction and jaundice, or Infection or sepsis etc. Yes we can put stent to prevent blockage of bile duct.. after some time we crush and remove the stone or bascket may use to remove in ERCP. So don't worry please consult your doctor again he will examine and treat her accordingly.
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How Can A 17mm Stone In The Bile Duct Be Treated?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Dear 17mm stone is big stone if we not removed early then patients may prone to develop obstruction and jaundice, or Infection or sepsis etc. Yes we can put stent to prevent blockage of bile duct.. after some time we crush and remove the stone or bascket may use to remove in ERCP. So don t worry please consult your doctor again he will examine and treat her accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.